5 Things You Need to Start Getting in Shape

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If you really want to start getting in shape, there are five key things that you're going to want to know about. Find out about the five things you need to start getting in shape with help from a certified personal trainer in this free video clip.

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Hi, my name is Laura Swain, I'm an NASM certified personal trainer located in San Jose, California. Today, I'm going to talk to you about five questions you need to answer in order to start getting into shape. What, when, why, how, and where. First decide what getting into shape means to you. Do you want to lose weight? Gain muscle? Build your cardio endurance? Get stronger overall? Defining specific goals can help keep you motivated to get to the next level. Secondly decide when you want to achieve your goals. Do you have an upcoming trip? Would you like to have more muscle tone by the time summer rolls around? Using weight loss as an example if you lose one to two pounds per week for the next three months you'll be 12 to 24 pounds lighter in just 12 weeks. Creating a timeline helps you track your progress from week to week. Third decide why you want to start working out now. Did a doctor tell you to lose weight? Or do you just want to feel better? Maybe you are getting married soon? Clarifying why you want to get in shape can help keep your eyes on the prize. The fourth thing you need to figure out is how you are going to get in shape. Are you self motivated or do you need a personal trainer or other instructor to help push you? Finally decide where you feel comfortable working out. Do you like going to classes with lots of people? Or would you prefer one on one training in a small studio setting? The more comfortable you feel in your own workout environment the more often you'll want to go. And that's it from San Jose. I'm Laura Swain, NASM certified personal trainer, San Jose, California.